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CT435 - Azurite $ 150 (=~ € 137) SOLD
 Hanover #2 Mine, Pinos Altos, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA
thumbnail - 2 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm


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Azurite from Hanover #2 Mine, Pinos Altos, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/CT435a.jpg] Azurite from Hanover #2 Mine, Pinos Altos, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/CT435b.jpg] Azurite from Hanover #2 Mine, Pinos Altos, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/CT435c.jpg]

Complete, floater cluster of relatively large Azurite crystals in a somewhat 'bow-tie' formation. Undamaged and high quality. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, acquired by Chuck in 1998.

CT436 - Helvite $ 60 (=~ € 55) SOLD
 Navegador Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2 x 2 x 2 cm


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Helvite from Navegador Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT436a.jpg] Helvite from Navegador Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT436b.jpg] Helvite from Navegador Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT436c.jpg] Helvite from Navegador Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/CT436d.jpg]

Greenish yellow Helvite crystals to 5mm on white Albite. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, acquired by Chuck in 2004.

CT437 - Tugtupite $ 90 (=~ € 82) SOLD
 Kvanefjeld, Ilimaussaq, Greenland
miniature - 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Tugtupite from Kvanefjeld, Ilimaussaq, Greenland [db_pics/pics/CT437a.jpg] Tugtupite from Kvanefjeld, Ilimaussaq, Greenland [db_pics/pics/CT437b.jpg] Tugtupite from Kvanefjeld, Ilimaussaq, Greenland [db_pics/pics/CT437c.jpg]

Pink Tugtupite in matrix. Fluorescent red under UV light and also tenebrescent. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, acquired by Chuck in 2007.

CT439 - Chambersite $ 150 (=~ € 137) SOLD
 Barbers Hill Salt Dome, Chambers Co., Texas, USA
thumbnail - 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm


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Chambersite from Barbers Hill Salt Dome, Chambers Co., Texas, USA [db_pics/pics/CT439a.jpg] Chambersite from Barbers Hill Salt Dome, Chambers Co., Texas, USA [db_pics/pics/CT439b.jpg] Chambersite from Barbers Hill Salt Dome, Chambers Co., Texas, USA [db_pics/pics/CT439c.jpg]

Complete tetrahedron of translucent purple Chambersite. A rarity that is also quite beautiful with an amethyst=like color. Fine example from the type locality for the species. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, acquired by Chuck in 2007.

CT440 - Azurite $ 150 (=~ € 137) SOLD
 Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
thumbnail - 2 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT440a.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT440b.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT440c.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT440d.jpg] Azurite from Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/CT440e.jpg]

Fine quality intergrown pair of Azurite rosettes from Bisbee. Complete all around and undamaged, these floater Azurite clusters are some of the most desired of all Bisbee specimens. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, acquired by Chuck in 1973.

CT442 - Thorianite $ 175 (=~ € 160) SOLD
 Asiva Region, NW of Fort Dauphin, Madagascar
thumbnail - 1.2 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm


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Thorianite from Asiva Region, NW of Fort Dauphin, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/CT442a.jpg] Thorianite from Asiva Region, NW of Fort Dauphin, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/CT442b.jpg] Thorianite from Asiva Region, NW of Fort Dauphin, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/CT442c.jpg] Thorianite from Asiva Region, NW of Fort Dauphin, Madagascar [db_pics/pics/CT442d.jpg]

Single black cubic crystal of Thorianite mounted in a Perky box with label. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, acquired by Chuck in 1998.

CT445 - Saleeite $ 100 (=~ € 91) SOLD
 Ranger Mine, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
thumbnail - 2.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Saleeite from Ranger Mine, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/CT445a.jpg] Saleeite from Ranger Mine, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/CT445b.jpg] Saleeite from Ranger Mine, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/CT445c.jpg] Saleeite from Ranger Mine, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia [db_pics/pics/CT445d.jpg]

Translucent yellow/green Saleeite crystals on matrix. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection, acquired by Chuck in 2002.

CT404 - Natrolite $ 275 (=~ € 251)
 Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA
small cabinet - 5.2 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm


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Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT404a.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT404b.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT404c.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT404d.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT404e.jpg]

Single well terminated Natrolite crystal. Transparent crystal with some small crystals and coatings on two sides. Undamaged and even has a nice phantom about 1cm down from the termination. Old material from the classic USA locality that produced what are considered some of the world's best Natrolites.

CT405 - Natrolite $ 275 (=~ € 251)
 Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA
miniature - 4.6 x 1.3 x 1 cm


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Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT405a.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT405b.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT405c.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT405d.jpg] Natrolite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA [db_pics/pics/CT405e.jpg]

Single well terminated Natrolite crystal. Transparent and undamaged. Old material from the classic USA locality that produced what are considered some of the world's best Natrolites.

CT419 - Spessartine $ 500 (=~ € 457) SOLD
 Marienfluss, Kunene Region, Namibia
thumbnail - 1.2 x 1 x 1 cm


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Spessartine from Marienfluss, Kunene Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT419a.jpg] Spessartine from Marienfluss, Kunene Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT419c.jpg] Spessartine from Marienfluss, Kunene Region, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT419d.jpg]

Single Spessartine from 1990s finds at Marienfluss, located near the border with Angola. The color is an amazing vidid citrus orange. These form tightly in a Biotite schist, and this one has a few indentations on the backside, but overall it's in great comdion and complete all around. These were never abundant and now even harder to find.

CT335 - Annabergite $ 200 (=~ € 183) SOLD
 Kamariza, Laurium, Greece
miniature - 3.8 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm


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Annabergite from Kamariza, Laurium, Greece [db_pics/pics/CT335a.jpg] Annabergite from Kamariza, Laurium, Greece [db_pics/pics/CT335b.jpg] Annabergite from Kamariza, Laurium, Greece [db_pics/pics/CT335c.jpg]

Vuggy matrix filled with bright green Annabergite crystals. Ex. Robert Philips collection.

CT248 - Mimetite on Cerussite $ 150 (=~ € 137)
 Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Mimetite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT248aa.jpg] Mimetite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT248b.jpg] Mimetite on Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/CT248d.jpg]

Glassy Cerussite crystal partially coated by yellow Mimetite (old label says Beaverite) on a Mottramite coated matrix.

CT147 - Enargite $ 75 (=~ € 69)
 Butte, Silver bow Co., Montana, USA
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2 x 1.5 cm


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Enargite from Butte, Silver bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT147a.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Silver bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT147b.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Silver bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT147c.jpg] Enargite from Butte, Silver bow Co., Montana, USA [db_pics/pics/CT147d.jpg]

Well terminated Enargite crystals to 7mm wide. Thumbnail sized specimen of a Butte and USA classic.

CT426 - Atacamite $ 350 (=~ € 320) SOLD
 La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Chile
small cabinet - 5.3 x 4 x 2.2 cm


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Atacamite from La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT426a.jpg] Atacamite from La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT426b.jpg] Atacamite from La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT426c.jpg] Atacamite from La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT426d.jpg] Atacamite from La Farola Mine, Copiapo, Chile [db_pics/pics/CT426e.jpg]

Beautiful Atacamite specimen featuring two rosette formations deep green crystals. A highly aesthetic example, certainly my favorite of any I've ever had. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection acquired from Al McGuinness in 1979. Sawcut on back.

CT100 - Silver $ 250 (=~ € 228)
 Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm


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Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT100a.jpg] Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT100c.jpg] Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT100d.jpg] Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT100f.jpg] Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/CT100g.jpg]

Specimen of Silver crystals from Batopilas. Not the typical 'herringbone' style for the locality, this is a dense mass of crystals, some showing platy, cubic crystals to 3mm. Ex. Chuck Trantham collection.
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